Do you have an inquisitive pooch living in your home with you? Most dog owners are switched on enough to keep the harmful things out of reach, but pups can be pretty persistent if they want to get a hold … Read more
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Can I Raise a Guide Dog Puppy?
October 2, 2018My goal was unique – I wanted to be a Guide Dogs of America puppy raiser! If you ask the average 7 year old what they want to be when they grow up you’ll probably get a variety of answers. … Read more
Orange County Puppies-In-Training Bring Smiles to Children
August 2, 2018On Sunday July 22, 2018, a group of GDA puppy raisers from Orange County had the privilege of teaming up with Adonai Families at their Back to School Bash in Rancho Cucamonga. The event hosted over 250 people whose lives … Read more
Team Jirby’s Miracle Journey: They Had Me At Hello!
July 19, 2018When I arrived at GDA, they had me at hello! I met the trainers who understood my vision, met the people in my class, I realized that I was in the right place at the right time. Kirby was my … Read more
Team Jirby’s Miracle Journey
May 24, 2018My experience at Guide Dogs of America and receiving my Guide Dog Kirby were truly modern day miracles. My miracle journey began 20 years ago when I was diagnosed with the family eye disease called Retinitis Pigmentosa. For those unfamiliar … Read more
Remembering our good friend Ken Metz
May 11, 2018Today we are saddened by the news that we have lost a dear friend of GDA. Longtime graduate Ken Metz passed away yesterday. Ken was an ambassador for our school and involved in so many different ways. He would speak … Read more
Harnessing the Power of Independence
March 20, 2018Laughing with a friend, a tall blonde visibly groped at her surroundings while attempting to ascend a flight of stairs at a posh, Los Angeles eatery. Witnessing the awkward-looking display, a fellow patron cast a disapproving glance and asked, “Liquid … Read more
Holiday Fund-A-Need Campaign Begins December 1st!
November 14, 2017Our annual fund-a-need campaign kicks-off on December 1st. Every year we run this campaign, and every year you respond with incredible generosity that helps us improve the lives of the visually impaired. Our Puppy, Nursery, Veterinary, Kennel, and Student Services … Read more
CWGood Puppy Cam
October 25, 2017GDA wants to thank CW Good for their continued support of our program in helping create more awareness. This live puppy cam shows one of our litters in the nursery. Thank you CW!
Invest in GDA, Name Our Venues
September 20, 2017Guide Dogs of America’s new Macki and Phil Singer Visitor and Education Center allows our school to enhance our visitors’ experience by being able to further educate and give a more in-depth look into our mission: to provide professionally trained … Read more